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Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology: Neuroscientific Basis and Practical Applications 4th Edition, Kindle Edition
- ISBN-13978-1107025981
- Edition4th
- PublisherCambridge University Press
- Publication dateApril 11, 2013
- LanguageEnglish
- File size101.1 MB
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How many books are there? | One essential text | One book, now available spiral- bound for ease of use | Twelve concise guides, covering a variety of disorders | Five separate volumes | One book, now in its fourth edition | Four essential handbooks, covering a variety of topics |
What does each book cover? | The neuroscientific basis, and practical application, of treatments for patients - explained with Dr Stahl's unique clarity | A complete summary of the practical use of psychotropic medications, in an easy-to-use format | Each highly illustrated guide combines theory with practical data to master specific psychopharmacology concepts | A wide-ranging selection of real-life scenarios are followed through the complete clinical encounter, including possible mistakes and pitfalls | ABPN-approved multiple choice questions, divided into ten core areas of psychiatry | Each practical handbook combines accessible information with evidence-based approaches to patient management |
What is 'new' in this edition? | Every aspect of the text has been fully revised and updated | The new edition features seven brand new compounds, as well as information about several newly approved formulations | These are twelve separate, image- rich guides | These are five entirely separate volumes of clinical stories | 150 new and updated case-based questions | These are four separate, practical handbooks |
What makes each book essential? | This is the single most readily readable source of information on psychopharmacology | Evidence-based data, and clinically informed advice, combine to create the indispensable formulary for psychopharmacology | Concise texts, and high quality illustrations, simplify and explain complex concepts | This is psychiatry in real life - these are the patients from your waiting room | Thorough explanations of the correct and incorrect answer choices for every question demystify complex principles | Patient centred approaches founded on up-to-date practices and clinical data |
Who is each book for? | All mental health professionals, and students, seeking to understand and utilize current therapeutics | Everyone who is prescribing in the field of mental health | All mental health professionals, not just those with expertise in psychopharmacology | All mental health professionals and students | Prescribers specializing in psychiatry, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, psychologists and pharmacists | All mental health and primary care professionals worldwide |
Editorial Reviews
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'The book is an excellent source of information for the art of prescribing psychotropic medications. This book belongs in every clinician's library and serves as a model of clarity for others.' Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica.
A Sample of Illustrations in Stahl's Essential Psychopharmacology
Author, Stephen M. Stahl Sample image from chapter 3 of Stahl’s Essential Psychopharmacology, Fourth Edition – an illustrated summary of signal propagation from presynaptic to postsynaptic neuron.Illustration shows the mesocortical dopamine pathway as a theoretical mediator to the cognitive, negative, and affective symptoms of schizophrenia.An illustration from Chapter 4 shows the presynaptic dopamine 2’s role as the gatekeeper for dopamine.”This figure illustrates the role of the brain-derived neurotrophic factor to the growth and maintenance of neurons and neuronal connections.An illustrated explanation of the serotonin release in the cortex.'As an MRC psychiatry student, I have benefited enormously from studying this book. Stahl has allowed me to see the light in what I previously found to be a very complex subject it has made a fascinating and fulfilling read.' International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.
'We highly recommend this book both to general practitioners who may need information on general mechanisms of psychotropic drugs and to students that would like to learn more about basic Psychopharmacology and its practical applications.' Clinical Neuropsychiatry
'[Stahl's] Essential Psychopharmacology offers a wide range of readers an engaging and comprehensive view of Psychopharmacology. It is highly recommended to both novice and experienced researchers, who stand to gain a new or renewed appreciation for the complexity and beauty of how the nervous system mediates the behavioral effects of drugs.' Contemporary Psychology.
'If there is one basic Psychopharmacology text for a practitioner or teacher of psychiatric medicine to own, this is it Cleverly illustrated with simple cartoons, this book presents complex information in an easily accessible manner [Stahl's] Essential Psychopharmacology is a first rate book.' The Lancet
'An excellent basic textbook covering the key areas of Psychopharmacology. Its concise and structured approach made reading enjoyable I would wholeheartedly recommend this book to all psychiatric trainees.' Journal of Intellectual Disability Research.
'The clinically orientated chapters do an impressive job of bringing together the neuropathological basis and psychopharmacological approaches to psychiatric conditions. I would highly recommend this as a concise, entertaining and easily accessible source of information.' Addiction Biology.
Reviews of previous editions: 'essential reading. I would thoroughly recommend this book to anyone who works with psychotropic drugs - or who has the task of teaching others about them.' American Journal of Psychiatry.
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- ASIN : B00D5RJE3E
- Publisher : Cambridge University Press; 4th edition (April 11, 2013)
- Publication date : April 11, 2013
- Language : English
- File size : 101.1 MB
- Simultaneous device usage : Up to 4 simultaneous devices, per publisher limits
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Not Enabled
- Print length : 1590 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,063,319 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #70 in Psychopharmacology
- #283 in Popular Psychology Psychopharmacology
- #422 in Psychiatry (Kindle Store)
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About the authors
Stephen M. Stahl is Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego. He has conducted numerous research projects awarded by the National Institute of Mental Health, the Veterans Administration, and the pharmaceutical industry. Author of more than 300 articles and chapters, Dr Stahl is an internationally recognized clinician, researcher, and teacher in psychiatry with subspecialty expertise in psychopharmacology.
Stephen M. Stahl is Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego. He has conducted numerous research projects awarded by the National Institute of Mental Health, the Veterans Administration, and the pharmaceutical industry. Author of more than 300 articles and chapters, Dr. Stahl is an internationally recognized clinician, researcher, and teacher in psychiatry with subspecialty expertise in psychopharmacology.
BUT there's an unexpected twist to this respected physician's CV: he has now penned a riveting novel the likes of which even John Grisham might envy: SHELL SHOCK. The plot revolves around post-traumatic stress disorder, a condition of great importance to Dr. Stahl, especially as thousands of veterans return to America with PTSD.
Steve hopes his debut thriller will shine a spotlight into the dark hole of public misconceptions about PTSD, as well as keeping readers glued to the pages of his latest book, which many believe is destined to become a major motion picture.
From the shell shock of men suffering the unspeakable horrors in the trenches of World War I to the PTSD of returning troops today, comes a mystery of crimes even more heinous than war itself. SHELL SHOCK investigates the effects of war's destruction on both the battlefield and on the minds of soldiers. Famous Stanford psychiatrist, Dr. Gus Conrad, uncovers a covert military faction, The Patrons of Perseus, formed during the First World War to celebrate heroism and eliminate cowardice. The group is so far beyond the pale of humanity that Conrad must stop its evil agenda. Through flashbacks to events of 100 years ago, to the examination of soldiers returning today from Iraq and Afghanistan with post-traumatic stress disorder, Conrad finds himself in a race to save his own life while trying to change the practice of psychiatry in the military.
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Customers find the book provides a thorough introduction to basic psychopharmacology. They find the prose easy to understand and the illustrations clear. The book is described as user-friendly and a good value for money. However, some customers report issues with the binding and pages falling apart or torn after a short period of use.
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Customers find the book informative and helpful for learning about psychopharmacology. They say it provides a thorough introduction to basic concepts and helps them understand how specific drug classes work and how they help people with specific conditions. The book covers biochemistry, psychiatry, and neuroscience in a comprehensive way, unlike many textbooks that only cover the surface.
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"...Another fantastic aspect of the new edition is a more in depth analysis of specific receptor subtypes...." Read more
"...pearls of wisdom help explain not just the what, but the why in a comprehensive way that I feel has provided a good framework for other reference..." Read more
"...psychiatry and this book is my go-to and this book puts my knowledge base far above my peers. Incredible book...." Read more
Customers find the book easy to understand with clear, concise writing. They appreciate the expressive language and pleasant writing style. The text is well-written and referenced to previous chapters, making it easier to grasp the topic. However, some readers feel the text could be less wordy.
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"...I was absolutely fascinated with the presentation and wished that psychopharmacology was taught this way in medical school...." Read more
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"...It is written with zest and expressive wording to make you smile and think, extremely grateful for such gift ! resource!" Read more
Customers find the illustrations in the book clear and easy to understand. They appreciate the diagrams, pictures, and cartoons that explain mechanisms of action (MOAs). The book is presented simply with great illustrations.
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"...The illustrations are actually pretty cute too (check out the adorable kinases in chapter 1! <3 <3 <3)...." Read more
"...It is direct, clear has enough repetition and excellent diagrams..." Read more
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"This is probably one of the easiest and best written of the psychopharmacology textbooks I've read...." Read more
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Customers appreciate the book's value for money. They find it expensive but worth it. However, some customers mention that the book falls apart easily.
"...Expensive,but really up to date and full of knowledge. Stahl also writes with a really people friendly manner-he's funny!" Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2024Well organized and illustrated. Thorough in its content.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2013When I had first read Dr. Stahl's Essential Pharmacology (3rd Ed.), I was absolutely fascinated with the presentation and wished that psychopharmacology was taught this way in medical school.
This latest edition does not disappoint either.
When the book arrived in the mail I was quite curious why the packaging for it was not as thick as I expected (readers of Stahl know how thick the previous edition was). That's because the book has been reformatted into a larger page size and some redundancy in the chapters was eliminated. I have to say I really like the new format; it's not quite a full sized textbook and in my opinion is perfect because neither textbook nor smaller-sized (yet Bible thickness) lend themselves to ease of transport.
As far as the actual content goes, readers will find that the book is very similar yet significantly updated as to not feel like one is reviewing the same book as the previous edition. I have only thus far given the book a cursory overview, but the ambiguities I noticed in the previous edition have been seemingly cleared up. Another fantastic aspect of the new edition is a more in depth analysis of specific receptor subtypes.
Dr. Stahl continues to show his great insight in biological psychiatry, and I highly rate his series!
- Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2014This is probably one of the easiest and best written of the psychopharmacology textbooks I've read. While it's not necessarily the easiest to refer back to and find individual bits of information, many of the indexing challenges are overcome through the search function in the Kindle edition, with hyperlinking providing easy referencing of points brought up. The way the text is written provides a straightforward explanation. I've described it once as a good beach psychopharmacology textbook, one that's good to settle down for a day and just read on the beach or with a cup of coffee and learn.
The emphasis on the biology and the use of clinical pearls of wisdom help explain not just the what, but the why in a comprehensive way that I feel has provided a good framework for other reference books to hang themselves on. Anyone can write a textbook explaining the mechanism of actions of drugs and dosages and basics to consider. Stahl's Essential Pharmacology provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the reasoning behind these facts. I can honestly say that this book has improved my understanding in the field, and I recommend it wholeheartedly and without reservation.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2021If you’re looking for a book that teaches exactly what to prescribe, opt for the prescribers guide. This book is one of the best, if not the single best text for psychopharmacology. I am studying psychiatry and this book is my go-to and this book puts my knowledge base far above my peers. Incredible book. I just wish it was more updated to include information about newer drugs, within the last few years.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2017Ok - on first read this text is overwhelming, but if you are able to slow yourself down, take deep breaths, and re-read as needed, this is actually a really fantastic resource for learning all things psychopharm! The illustrations are actually pretty cute too (check out the adorable kinases in chapter 1! <3 <3 <3). My only beef so far is that the 4th edition doesn't have the same first chapter the 3rd edition has, thus the 3rd edition has a bit more review/background given in the first chapter that helps serve as a foundation for all of the other really cool shit you will learn throughout the rest of the book. Don't get overwhelmed by the complex neuropsych stuff in here! Once it starts to make sense you will have a much better understanding of how these medications work, and hopefully you'll find it all as fascinating as I do. Happy studying, fellow psychopharmacologists!
- Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2024I did take this over to my local printer and have them put a spiral binder on this so it's easier to use.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2021Probably the best written book in science that I have ever read, I have a Masters in biochemistry paediatrics background and then psychiatry …
It is direct, clear has enough repetition and excellent diagrams
It is written with zest and expressive wording to make you smile and think, extremely grateful for such gift ! resource!
- Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2013This is a very well-written and informative reference. It is great for understanding the detailed pharmacology of drugs used in psychiatry. There is also some clinical information. In studying for my board exam, I found that it was best used in conjunction with a clinically focused reference to get the complete picture of pharmacology and practical use of drugs.I ordered several books in studying for my exam, and there was really no need for any other pharmacology based books. This one covered it all. I highly recommend Stahl's for exam review as well as being an essential daily reference book for doctors or pharmacists working in the area of psychiatry.
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Jcrh48Reviewed in Germany on May 6, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Sehr gut
Ware wie beschrieben geliefert
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LeitorReviewed in Brazil on May 5, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Psicofarmacologia no seu melhor
Leitura leve e descontraída. Abrange temas de neurofisiologia e psicopatologia com o foco na abordagem terapêutica. Por se tratar de literatura americana, temos a ausência de algumas drogas ainda encontradas no mercado brasileiro. Minha prática clínica teve resultados muito mais satisfatórios quando usado o embasamento teórico advindo do Stahl. Indispensável!
- Chandrakant SahaReviewed in India on January 4, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Useful
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Emily GuzmánReviewed in Mexico on November 12, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buen producto
Llegó bien y días antes de lo indicado inicialmente. (:
- Christina C. SchetingerReviewed in the United Kingdom on July 9, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars General review
Book arrived as advertised, within expected delivery date and in good quality. One of the best study books I have read so far. Fun reading, very didactic and the drawings are great. I highly recommend for people working in the area or simply interested in learning more about it.